Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable storage media for using image processing to develop a library of facial expressions. The system can receive digital video of at least one speaker, then execute image processing on the video to identify landmarks within facial features of the speaker. The system can also identify vectors based on the landmarks, then assign each vector to an expression, resulting in a plurality of speaker expressions. The system then scores the expressions based on similarity to one another, and creates subsets based on the similarity scores.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable storage media for using image processing to develop a library of facial expressions. The system can receive digital video of at least one speaker, then execute image processing on the video to identify landmarks within facial features of the speaker. The system can also identify vectors based on the landmarks, then assign each vector to an expression, resulting in a plurality of speaker expressions. The system then scores the expressions based on similarity to one another, and creates subsets based on the similarity scores.

Abstract: The present disclosure presents systems and related methods for creating real-time predictions. One such method comprises receiving, by a computing device, a first set of data and a second set of data, wherein the first set of data comprises a plurality of items available from a first source for a first set of users and the second set of data comprises transaction purchase data for a second set of users that have reward accounts, utilizing a predictive data model that determines a propensity score for a user from only behavior data that is not attributed to the user; receiving a third set of data from a third source comprising social media channel data for a third set of users; and updating the predictive data model to determine the propensity score for the user based at least in part on the third set of data.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable storage media for using image processing to develop a library of facial expressions. The system can receive digital video of at least one speaker, then execute image processing on the video to identify landmarks within facial features of the speaker. The system can also identify vectors based on the landmarks, then assign each vector to an expression, resulting in a plurality of speaker expressions. The system then scores the expressions based on similarity to one another, and creates subsets based on the similarity scores.

Abstract: A method implemented by a node in a network having a ring topology includes the step of discovering a first peer node arranged in a first direction around the ring with respect to the node. The method further includes the step of discovering a second peer node arranged in a second direction around the ring with respect to the node. Upon determining that data packets are propagating in the first direction and communication with the first peer node is interrupted, the method include performing a direction reversal procedure to propagate the data packets in the second direction. In response to the second peer node being unable to perform the direction reversal procedure, the method includes the step of tunnelling the data packets to a next node in the second direction to thereby bypass the second peer node.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable storage media for using image processing to develop a library of facial expressions. The system can receive digital video of at least one speaker, then execute image processing on the video to identify landmarks within facial features of the speaker. The system can also identify vectors based on the landmarks, then assign each vector to an expression, resulting in a plurality of speaker expressions. The system then scores the expressions based on similarity to one another, and creates subsets based on the similarity scores.

Abstract: The present disclosure presents systems and related methods for creating real-time predictions. One such method comprises receiving, by a computing device, a first set of data and a second set of data, wherein the first set of data comprises a plurality of items available from a first source for a first set of users and the second set of data comprises transaction purchase data for a second set of users that have reward accounts, utilizing a predictive data model that determines a propensity score for a user from only behavior data that is not attributed to the user; receiving a third set of data from a third source comprising social media channel data for a third set of users; and updating the predictive data model to determine the propensity score for the user based at least in part on the third set of data.

Abstract: The systems, methods and computer program products (collectively “system”) described herein relate to customized real time data delivery. The system may be configured to receive, by a performance marketing cluster, first data from a first data source. The system may also receive, by the performance marketing cluster, second data from a second data source. The system may determine, by the marketing cluster, an analysis scheme for the first data and the second data based on the first data source. The system may also determine, by the marketing cluster, at least one of a propensity to act or a recommendation selected from a predefined number of available options for a population based on the analysis scheme and the first data source.

Abstract: Systems and methods include determining one or more Layer 3 Virtual Private Networks (L3VPNs) supported at the router; and advertising the one or more L3 VPNs to one or more routers in the Segment Routing network with each advertisement including a service Segment Identifier (SID) for each of the one or more L3VPNs and one of a node SID for the router or an Anycast SID when the router is connected to a Multi-Home site. The steps can further include transmitting a Layer 3 (L3) packet for an L3 VPN of the one or more L3 VPNs with a destination SID and a service SID of the L3VPN. The advertisement can include encapsulation as an IPv6 prefix containing both the node SID for the router and the service SID, and wherein prefixes are treated as attributes of a route.

Abstract: A node includes one or more line cards interconnected to one another via a switching fabric and configured to implement a data plane; and a first router processor and a second router processor communicatively coupled to the one or more line cards, and each configured to implement a separate control plane, such that the node appears in a link-state database as two separate nodes. Responsive to an in-service software upgrade, the first router processor is upgraded and down while the second router processor is active, thereby preserving routing and forwarding. The one or more line cards include a first Virtual Local Area Networking (VLAN) for the first router processor and a second VLAN for the second router processor, and the first VLAN and the second VLAN are associated with a same physical interface on the one or more line cards.

Abstract: Systems and methods include determining one or more Layer 3 Virtual Private Networks (L3VPNs) supported at the router; and advertising the one or more L3 VPNs to one or more routers in the Segment Routing network with each advertisement including a service Segment Identifier (SID) for each of the one or more L3VPNs and one of a node SID for the router or an Anycast SID when the router is connected to a Multi-Home site. The steps can further include transmitting a Layer 3 (L3) packet for an L3 VPN of the one or more L3 VPNs with a destination SID and a service SID of the L3VPN. The advertisement can include encapsulation as an IPv6 prefix containing both the node SID for the router and the service SID, and wherein prefixes are treated as attributes of a route.

Abstract: A node includes one or more line cards interconnected to one another via a switching fabric and configured to implement a data plane; and a first router processor and a second router processor communicatively coupled to the one or more line cards, and each configured to implement a separate control plane, such that the node appears in a link-state database as two separate nodes. Responsive to an in-service software upgrade, the first router processor is upgraded and down while the second router processor is active, thereby preserving routing and forwarding. The one or more line cards include a first Virtual Local Area Networking (VLAN) for the first router processor and a second VLAN for the second router processor, and the first VLAN and the second VLAN are associated with a same physical interface on the one or more line cards.

Abstract: The systems, methods and computer program products (collectively “system”) described herein relate to customized real time data delivery. The system may be configured to receive, by a performance marketing cluster, first data from a first data source. The system may also receive, by the performance marketing cluster, second data from a second data source. The system may determine, by the marketing cluster, an analysis scheme for the first data and the second data based on the first data source. The system may also determine, by the marketing cluster, at least one of a propensity to act or a recommendation selected from a predefined number of available options for a population based on the analysis scheme and the first data source.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions for forming a flexible, open cell viscoelastic foams which utilize a thermosetting composition comprising one or more components capable of forming a thermoset matrix and a blowing agent comprising at least one chemical blowing agent, such as water, and at least one physical blowing agent selected from the group consisting of trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HFCO-1233zd(E)), 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa); 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (365mfc), blends consisting essentially of at least about 80% of HFC-365mfc and 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (227ea), and combinations of any two or more of these.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, an architecture is provided that may intercept a route update message and compare AS numbers of an AS path with a list of AS numbers known or inferred to be problematic. In one or more embodiments, the problematic AS numbers can be substituted with a local AS number such that loop detection checks enforced automatically on many networks do not discard the message and/or prevent connectivity between two disparate networks.

Abstract: A technique is provided for graceful restart of a Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) router that uses a local store on the restarting router that stores prefixes on all routes or the “group best path” information on all BGP peers having a common Autonomous System (AS) number. This local store is used to run best path computations on the restarting router, rather than first awaiting receipt of route information from peers to speed the restart process. Updates are then transmitted to peers using the best path data and an end-of-Routing Information Base (RIB) message it transmitted by the restarting router to indicate that all information has now been sent by the restarting router. Thereafter the restarting router processes incoming updates from peers as received (or these peers routes are timed-out), remaining stale paths are deleted and any changed best paths, based upon the newly received updates, are then transmitted to peers.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, an architecture is provided that may intercept a route update message and compare AS numbers of an AS path with a list of AS numbers known or inferred to be problematic. In one or more embodiments, the problematic AS numbers can be substituted with a local AS number such that loop detection checks enforced automatically on many networks do not discard the message and/or prevent connectivity between two disparate networks.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed allowing devices to communicate using a highly efficient low pin count bus comprising a set of data lines, a strobe line, and one control line. Command information is transmitted simultaneously with data, the command information being defined by its timing.

Abstract: A cryptographic device is implemented in communication with a host processor to prevent the host processor from performing a standard boot-up procedure until a basic input output system (BIOS) code is authenticated. This is accomplished by a cryptographic device which is addressed by the host processor during execution of a first instruction following a power-up reset. The cryptographic device includes a first integrated circuit (IC) device and a second IC device. The first IC device includes a memory to contain firmware and a root certification key. The second IC device includes logic circuitry to execute a software code to authenticate the BIOS code before permitting execution of the BIOS code by the host processor.

Abstract: A cryptographic device is implemented in communication with a host processor to prevent the host processor from performing a standard boot-up procedure until a basic input output system (BIOS) code is authenticated. This is accomplished by a cryptographic device which is addressed by the host processor during execution of a first instruction following a power-up reset. The cryptographic device includes a first integrated circuit (IC) device and a second IC device. The first IC device includes a memory to contain firmware and a root certification key. The second IC device includes logic circuitry to execute a software code to authenticate the BIOS code before permitting execution of the BIOS code by the host processor.